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English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About Cassette tape ...................4 About RDS ..................................4 General features .........................5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display TEL Mute Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features (KRC-391/KRC-36) ....................8 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features .............................
Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with an area of 0.
English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operatin should be restored.
General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Release button d AM u 4 ¢ FM Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source SRC CLK ATT/LOUD Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc Standby (Illumination only mode) Q/AUD Volume ATT indicator Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button.
English General features • Each setting value is changed with the (page 7). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. • When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the below. Speaker type OFF For the OEM speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For 5 & 4 in.
English General features Tuner features Function of the KRC-391/KRC-36 Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. AM 4 ¢ Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached.
Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically.
RDS features English Function of the KRC-391/KRC-36 Traffic Information PTY AM 4 ¢ FM Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below. No. Program Type Display 1. Music "MUSIC" 2. Speech "SPEECH" 3. News "NEWS" 4.
RDS features English Function of the KRC-391/KRC-36 Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 11). Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to (page 11). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [CLK] button.
Tuner features Function of the KRC-30 Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. AM #1 – 6 SRC 4 ¢ FM Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. indicator Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations seek indicator in the Preset memory. Manual — Normal manual tuning control. AUTO/AME Tuning Selecting the station.
Tuner features English Function of the KRC-30 Cassette player features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] — [#6] button. 23 AM 0 B.S SRC REP T.
Playing Cassette Tapes When the Cassette Tape is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. Blank Skip Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion continues for at least 10 seconds. Press the [B.S] button. Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the "B.S" indicator is ON. When you want to listen to the reverse side Press the [23] button. Eject the Cassette Tape Press the [0] button.
English External disc control features Playing External Disc DISC–/AM 38 4 ¢ DISC+/FM Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD" CD player "DISC" CD changer "DISC" MD changer SRC SCRL SCAN RDM REP M.RDM Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. MENU • Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
Track Search Random Play Selecting the song you want to hear. Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed. When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
English External disc control features Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. Play the disc you want to attach a name to A title can't be attached to a MD. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Name set mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Name set mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
Menu system Menu System AM 4 ¢ FM Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display. 3 Set the menu item Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Touch Sensor Tone It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the (page 20) is set as OFF.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin. Function of the KRC-391/KRC-36 Auto Memory Entry • If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. • The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic information (page 10).
English Menu system Function of the KRC-391/KRC-36 Restricting RDS Region Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. (Region Restrict Function) Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" Setting Doesn't scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below.
Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
English Connecting Wires to Terminals For Volkswagen car 1 Special antenna adapter (Commercially available) 3 KENWOOD disc changer input 25 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 26 Power Control terminal (page 26) 22 Fuse (10A) 23 8 Rear left output (White) FM/AM antenna input 10 9 Rear right output (Red) Plug (page 25) 24 Car’s wiring harness 10 Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) 14 P.CONT ANT. CONT.
Connecting Wires to Terminals ■ Connector Function Guide ■ Plug Setting 10 Connector B 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Connector A 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. 1 The A-7 pin of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin is connected to the constant power supply.
English Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation ■ Power Control Terminal Connections ■ Installation The output of the Power Control terminal is switched along with the power on/off switching of the unit. This terminal can be connected to the P.CON (REMOTE) terminal of the amplifier, or used as the power supply of the special antenna adapter for Volkswagen cars. (MAX.
■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
English Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON.01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. ? The TEL mute function does not work.15 ✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
Tuner source Disc source ? ? Radio reception is poor.39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ? ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3) ? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43 ✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.
English Troubleshooting Guide If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: E-99: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99 ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. HOLD: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)............
